Beith-mittens are worked in the round and have an arched gusset. The sample mittens are size M and are worn on hands with 21.5 cm circumference.

Sizes

XS/S (M, L/XL)

Finished measurements

Finished hand circumference: 16.5 (20, 23.5) cm/ 6.5 (8, 9.25) inches

Yarn

100 g of worsted weight yarn, app. 201 m (219.8 yds) per 100 g. The sample mittens were knitted with Cascade Yarns Cascade Heathers in colourway 9564 Birch Heather.

Needles & notions

3.75 mm/ US 5 (80 cm/ 32 inches or longer for magic loop) circular needle, or DPNs or size to obtain gauge
markers, tapestry needle for weaving in ends
waste yarn or stitch holder

Gauge

22 sts x 36 rows = 10 x 10 cm/ 4 x 4 inches in stockinette stitch after blocking